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Have a Coke and a Smile

April 19, 2013

A couple of months ago, the courts ruled against the esteemed Mayor Bloomberg of New York in re: the ban against the sale of soft drinks larger than 16oz. This ignited some interesting debates within the nutrition communication industry (and don’t kid yourself—it is an industry).

Too Much Salt in Children's Diets

Researchers looked at the sodium content of more than a thousand pre-packaged meals and snacks food for babies and toddlers; 75% of them were high in sodium.

March 22, 2013

A report contends children's diets are overloaded with salt.

Canadians Looking to Cut Salt

Some 80% of survey respondents agree the food industry should use less salt, according to new study

March 15, 2013

The survey found little support for taxing higher-sodium foods.

E-dition Update: Sodium Reduction

Processors have launched a number of initiatives and seen broad success in reducing and/or eliminating sodium from retail products.

February 18, 2013

Processors have launched a number of initiatives and seen broad success in reducing and/or eliminating sodium from retail products.

WHO on Potassium and Sodium

February 1, 2013

Adults should consume less than 2,000mg of sodium, or 5g of salt, and at least 3,510mg of potassium per day, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization.

Low-sodium Foodservice Franks

December 11, 2012

The John Morrell Food Group, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, has introduced Armour and John Morrell 40% Lower Sodium Franks for foodservice operators.

Salty Food, Sugary Drinks and Obesity

December 11, 2012

Children who eat a lot of salty food also tend to down more sugary drinks -- which, in turn, might be related to their risk of obesity, a new study suggests.

Secret Weapon against Sodium

August 31, 2012

In the search for sources of excess sodium, sometimes the saltiest culprits are the least expected foods. After all, when someone tears into a bag of salt-and-vinegar potato chips, they have probably already factored a relative sodium wallop into the bargain. Far less likely, though, do they expect to soak up as much as half a day’s sodium from, say, a single cup of chili.